Lewis County, WV — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
9.4%
Labor Force
6,923
Employed
6,270
Mean Commute
29 min
Work from Home
4.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.7%
Carpool7.6%
Walk1.7%
Bike0.5%
Work from Home4.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector96.4%
Government44.0%
Self-Employed4.8%
Lewis County, WV has an unemployment rate of 9.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 6,923 people. The average commute time is 29 minutes. 4.8% of workers work from home. 96.4% of workers are in the private sector.